Description
Transform fresh or frozen berries into a rich, velvety jam, perfect for spreading on toast or using as a pastry filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed berries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to bubble, about 5-10 minutes.
- Using a fork or potato masher, mash the berries to your desired consistency.
- Continue to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the jam thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a jar.
Notes
Adjust sugar to taste and consider adding herbs like basil or mint for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jam, berry, spread, homemade, preserves